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Dickison Elementary will provide a safe and positive environment for a community of learners that are inspired, engaged and achieving in order to become responsible and well-rounded citizens.
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CUSD’s award-winning Esports program prepares students for 21st century jobs.
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CUSD's annual STEAM festival where students from all schools present their STEAM projects, drawing 8,000+ community members.
TECHNOLOGY
CUSD provides award-winning Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) programs at all school sites.
ACADEMICS
Our district has undergone incredible academic transformation marked by a 90+ percent graduation rate.
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CUSD ensures students are prepared academically and financially for college and have completed the required A-G courses.
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Arts education is key to developing critical thinking, fostering creativity, and improving academic achievement.
Latest News & Events
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College Board announced that Compton Early College High School has been named to the 2024 Advanced Placement® Program (AP®) School Honor Roll, earning the Platinum distinction, the highest possible.
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What does a Marine Biologist do? Davis Middle School scholars found out recently. Nichole Gatten, a Marine Biologist from the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, visited the school and Mr. Gonzalez’s class, and talked to the scholars about her job and career.
#ELEVATE- We Believe In Our Scholars
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We are excited to announce that enrollment is still available for our Transitional Kindergarten (TK) for this current school year for 4-year-old children. TK is designed to give 4-year-old children (turning 5 by June 2, 2025), an excellent start to their educational journey by providing them with a year of growth and leaning in a developmentally appropriate educational environment.
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45 scholars from McKinley Elementary School, McNair Elementary School, and Laurel Street Elementary School recently embarked on an unforgettable educational experience organized by the CUSD Black Student Achievement Department.
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Dickison, Emerson, and Kennedy 5th Grade Dual Immersion Scholars Tour UCLA (opens in new window/tab)
Recently, 95 5th grade Dual Immersion scholars from Dickinson, Emerson, and Kennedy Elementary Schools toured the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
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Vision To Learn, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Everychild, and Compton Unified School District announced a groundbreaking new initiative today to provide all children in Compton Unified schools with comprehensive eye care, at no cost to the children or their families.
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18 Schools, 50 Teams, 350 Scholars Compete in CUSD First Robotics Festival (opens in new window/tab)
50 Compton Unified teams competed at the third annual CUSD First Robotics Festival at Dominguez High School recently. More than 350 scholars from 18 schools participated in FTC, FLL Discover, Explore, and Challenge teams, showcasing their coding, core values, innovation projects, and robotics skills with their robot matches.
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Compton Unified School District honored 523 scholars last week in the district’s Reclassification Ceremony at Centennial High School.